Integrating nutrition therapy into oncology care: Evidence to early treatment

Cancer related malnutrition is immediate cause of death & associated with poor treatment intolerance. Healthcare providers (HCPs) often do not screen for cancer induced cachexia and overlook the need for nutritional intervention. We aim to highlight the urgency of early screening to slow cancer cachexia progression and elevate the role of nutrition.

Session 1: Preventing cancer cachexia through early nutrition intervention

Speaker:  Dr. Samitti Chotsriluecha

Learning Objectives

1. Pathophysiology of cancer cachexia
2. Clinical consequences of cachexia
3. Importance of early nutrition intervention and nutrition assessment
4. ESMO Guidelines & nutrition intervention strategies to prevent cancer cachexia
5. Role of immunonutrition in cancer cachexia
6. Understanding the mechanisms/pathophysiology behind weight loss/malnutrition in cancer

Session 2: The Integration of intensive nutrition therapy to optimize cancer treatment

Speaker: Maj. Bhagawat Tangaturonrasme

Learning Objectives

1. Impact of nutrition status on cancer therapy outcomes
2. Goal of Intensive Nutrition Therapy
3. Immunonutrition & its integration with cancer therapy
4. Outcomes of Intensive Nutrition Integration